On 3-8-2016 12:52, Stephen wrote:
> On 8/3/2016 7:51 AM, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>> I am a bit puzzled by the stripes and not sure what might generate them.
>
> There are two types. One caused by the sectioning of the model. The
> others look like gaps.
>
>> I suppose you have tried subdividing the model further before generating
>> the df3? It has been a while since I did this exercise...
>>
> No I've not. The obj file itself is 12k in size and has 78000 vertexes
> and 144500 faces.
> I am rendering the TGAs at 512 by 512 with 512 slices. I will try
> reducing the number if slices to see if that makes any difference.
> It is irritating that PovRay takes about 14 seconds to do a save.

Hmmm. My tests with a Poser head and a Poser skeleton in 2013 were obj 
files of several MBs: 2.3 for the head and 34.5 for the skeleton, so 
that is another kettle of fish entirely. I really think you will need a 
more accurate model.

>
>> On the other hand, the book is clear indeed about this so it is
>> acceptable.
>
> For 1975 when the book was published. I would like to do better if I can.
> I have a couple of other dragons I can try but they are all thin.
>

That is indeed true.


I am making progress on the view of Bellona. The bridge is about 
finished although details are needed and a better render of the 
atmosphere. Coming soon.

-- 
Thomas

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